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Preferred design of Wixams train station revealed with 2024 completion still ‘on track’

The long-awaited train station for Wixams is still on track to be completed by 2024, with a preferred design of the building being chosen. “I’m very pleased that we have been...

Council consultation to increase town centre restrictions on e-scooters and skateboarders

Temporary trafic lights on Ashburnham Road to fix gas leak

From 8pm tonight (Monday), a four-way temporary traffic light system will be in place on Ashburnham Road to deal with a gas leak...

Flattened sign post on Bedford High Street after driver jumps red light

A lamp post on Bedford High Street was thankfully the only casualty after a motorist jumped a red traffic light and lost control of their car. The post was completely flattened...

Council introduces new measures to ease roadworks gridlock on ‘Northern Gateway’

After days of gridlock in and out of Bedford around Clapham Road and the Paula Radcliffe Way roundabouts, the council is adding extra measures to ease up traffic flow...

Ambitious bus improvement plans unveiled for Bedford Borough

Britain's biggest bus operator is partnering with our region's local transport authorities to develop ambitious plans to get more passengers to swap their cars for greener public transport...

A421 closed in both directions until early afternoon following crash

The stretch of the A421 between Bedford and the Black Cat Roundabout is expected to reopen this afternoon after it was closed following a collision at 6.20 this morning (Monday)...

Pole position for Bedford’s first car club

A new car club has been launched in a bid to reduce congestion and air pollution across Bedford Borough. The Bedford Car Club has been set up in partnership with Enterprise...

175 years of Marston Vale ‘life’ Line for locals

To mark the 175 years since the Marston Vale’s maiden voyage, the Marston Vale Community Partnership will host a year of celebrations, starting with an activity day this week...

Mistake in road surfacing sees Bedford High Street ripped up

Bedford’s High Street has had to be resurfaced after the new single-lane road was not laid to the correct specifications by the contractor. The new works along Bedford High Street, which...